A unique opportunity has arisen to acquire the last remaining property in Troedrhiwfuwch, a former Welsh mining village that was completely abandoned nearly five decades ago due to serious concerns over land stability. The three-bedroom house, located at 2 Lawrence Terrace, is set to go under the hammer with a guide price of £35,000, offering a tangible link to a community that once housed over 600 residents.
Troedrhiwfuwch, nestled within the Rhymney Valley in Caerphilly County, was a bustling village with amenities including a chapel, church, shop, pub, school, library, and post office. Historical records indicate the presence of 94 houses spread across three streets: High Street, Chapel Road, and Lawrence Terrace. However, in 1985, fears of a catastrophic landslide prompted the local council to evacuate all residents, leading to the subsequent demolition of almost every building in the village.
The survival of Number 2 Lawrence Terrace, amidst the widespread demolition, remains somewhat of a mystery. Auctioneers from Paul Fosh Auctions have highlighted the property's unique historical significance. Sean Roper, speaking for the auction house, described the sale as a 'truly unique' opportunity to connect with a vanished community, where hundreds of people and their pets once thrived.
The property itself comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms situated upstairs. It also benefits from front and back gardens, complete with sheds. Despite its solitary existence, the house offers a glimpse into the past, standing as a lone sentinel of a bygone era.
The online auction for this historic property is scheduled to commence at 12:00 BST on 23rd June and will conclude from 14:00 BST on 25th June. This sale represents a rare chance for a buyer to own a piece of Welsh history, with the potential to uncover more about the circumstances of its survival and the community it once served.